Abu Abdalla ibn Battuta (1304–1354) was one of the greatest travelers of pre-modern times. He traveled to Black Africa twice. He reported about the wealthy, multi-cultural trading centers of the Af...więcej »
"Jamestowne Ancestors" is a list of approximately 1,000 persons who are known to have owned land or resided on Jamestown Island between 1607 and 1699. They are listed here alphabetically along with...więcej »
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First published in 1917, this early treatise on "field astronomy" constitutes a comprehensive and informative look at the subject and is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all...więcej »
This early works is a fascinating look at Evolution. Contents Include; I. Evidence of Evolution from Explorer and Palaeontologist. II. Evidences of Evolution from Anatomist, Embryologist and Physio...więcej »
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9 out of 10 climbers make the same mistakes - navigation through the maze of advice for the self-coached climber
9 out of 10 climbers are stuck. They are stuck on the same things. Some of the thin...więcej »
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You will traverse from the Big Bang which created our Universe, proceed to the present and be given a peek into what is known of our planet's and Universe's future.więcej »
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In the summer of 2005, distinguished geographer Yi-Fu Tuan ventured to China to speak at an international architectural conference, returning for the first time to the place he had l...więcej »
Originally published in Cheltenham, 1879. First editions are now very rare and extremely expensive. The author first fished in Derbyshire before moving to Cheltenham where he perfected a practical ...więcej »
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